Stabilus 5B-3293GE Hood Lift Support

Hood Lift Support for BMW E38 Applications

This Stabilus hood lift support is built for BMW E38 body vehicles that need consistent hood opening and holding force. It uses metal socket connections at both ends and delivers 830 N of lift force for controlled hood support on the specified BMW 740i, 740iL, and 750iL applications.

Key Features

• Brand: Stabilus
• Part number: 5B-3293GE
• Hood lift support for the body > hood category
• Force rating: 830 N / 187 lb
• Extended length: 326 mm / 12.835 in
• Compressed length: 217 mm / 8.543 in
• Rod diameter: 8 mm / 0.315 in
• Tube diameter: 19 mm / 0.748 in
• Metal socket rod and tube connections
• No hardware kit included

Detailed Description

The Stabilus 5B-3293GE hood lift support is specified for BMW E38 body vehicles and is engineered to maintain proper hood support during service or routine access under the hood. It matches applications including 1995 BMW 740i, 1997-2001 BMW 740i, 1995-2001 BMW 740iL, and 1993-2001 BMW 750iL, with the 750iL listing excluding aluminum engine hood configurations. The metal socket attachment style and measured compressed and extended lengths help ensure the correct fit for the intended hood mounting points.

This part cross-references URO 51238150077 and ACI 84540 for the same application. The Stabilus 5B-3293GE is a direct replacement-style hood strut for BMW 740i and BMW 750iL models where the original support has weakened, lost pressure, or no longer holds the hood securely.

What This Part Helps Address

• Hood that drops after being opened
• Weak or inconsistent hood holding force
• Difficulty keeping the hood raised during inspection
• Original support with reduced gas pressure
• Noise or instability from a worn hood strut

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle year, model, and hood configuration before ordering. This support uses metal socket connections and is sized to the listed compressed and extended lengths, so matching the original part dimensions is important for proper operation. Inspect the hood mounting points for wear before installation, and confirm that the hood opens and closes smoothly after replacement.

Quality Assurance

Stabilus is a recognized OE supplier of gas spring and lift support components, and this hood lift support is built to meet the dimensional and force requirements listed for the application.